Overview
Altus Schools East County is a public high serving grades 7–12 in El Cajon, California. The school enrolls 287 students. It is part of the Altus Schools East County District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
35.9:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictAltus Schools East County District
County6073
CityEl Cajon
ZIP92020
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060194014169
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment287
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino57.8%
Black / African American3.9%
Asian6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native22.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races7.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %73%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)